How to say “denationalization” in Irish
- Irish:
- dínáisiúnú
- English:
- denationalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dee-NAW-shoo-noo” /ˈdʲiːˌnˠaːʃuːnˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- dínáisiúnaithe, an dínáisiúnaithe (e.g. polasaí an dínáisiúnaithe, the policy of denationalization)
What does “dínáisiúnú” mean?
- denationalization
- The process of transferring a nationalized industry or company back into private ownership; it is the verbal noun of the verb dínáisiúnaigh.Also: denationalisation, privatization, privatisation.
“Dínáisiúnú” with the article
Here is dínáisiúnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Dínáisiúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dínáisiúnú, the Irish word for denationalization.
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Denationalization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for denationalization?
The Irish for denationalization is dínáisiúnú (pronounced “dee-NAW-shoo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dínáisiúnú in Irish?
Dínáisiúnú is said like “dee-NAW-shoo-noo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌnˠaːʃuːnˠuː/).
Does dínáisiúnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for dínáisiúnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dínáisiúnú change to dhínáisiúnú or ndínáisiúnú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dínáisiúnú becomes mo dhínáisiúnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndínáisiúnú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of dínáisiúnú?
The opposite is náisiúnú, nationalization, where the state takes ownership of an industry.
